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Quick facts

LocationGlen Elder, Kansas
Maximum RV length60 ft (longest listed site)
Hookupswater, electric
Pull-through sitesYes
RV sites140
ShowersYes
LaundryYes
Boat rampYes
PlaygroundYes
Book onKansas State Parks

Amenities

  • Big rigs Big-rig friendly: the longest listed site is 60 ft. Check your site's length when you book.
  • Pull-through Pull-through sites, per the listing.
  • Laundry Laundry, per the listing.
  • Boat ramp Boat ramp or launch, per the listing.
  • Public land Public campground: State land.

From the park's listing on Kansas State Parks. Confirm details with the park before you book.

More Kansas RV parks with: Pull-Through Sites · Big Rig Sites

Other RV parks near Glen Elder State Park

  • Lovewell State Park Webber, KS · 31.4 mi straight-line
  • Sylvan Park Sylvan Grove, KS · 38.7 mi straight-line
  • Lucas Park Sylvan Grove, KS · 39.9 mi straight-line
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Where Glen Elder State Park fits

Nearest alternatives
Lovewell State Park (31.4 mi) · Sylvan Park (38.7 mi) · Lucas Park (39.9 mi)

Other nearby options

Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Glen Elder State Park, not driving.

  • Closest glampingLovewell State Park31.4 mi away (straight-line) · PublicAvailable for your datesPINE RIDGE: from $50/nightCheck availability on Kansas State Parks ↗
  • Closest public / first-comeWilson State Park42.6 mi away (straight-line) · PublicAvailable for your datesSite 006 · Primitive Site: $10/nightCheck availability on Kansas State Parks ↗
  • Next closestAtlas Ad Astra - Missile Silo Adventure Resort47.3 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your datesPrimitive Tent Site: from $35/nightCheck availability on Campspot ↗

Other stays nearby

Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights65 sites open for every night

Lovewell State Park

31.4 mi from Glen Elder State Park (straight-line)
Tent sites · Full-hookup RV sites · Cabins / glamping
Sites $10/night
$20 total for Oct 30 – Nov 1 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Kansas State Parks · you book on their site
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Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights142 sites open for every night

Wilson State Park

42.6 mi from Glen Elder State Park (straight-line)
Tent sites · Full-hookup RV sites · Cabins / glamping
Sites $10/night
$20 total for Oct 30 – Nov 1 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Kansas State Parks · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights4 sites open for every night

Atlas Ad Astra - Missile Silo Adventure Resort

47.3 mi from Glen Elder State Park (straight-line) 5.0 · 3 Campspot reviews
Tent sites · RV sites
Sites from $35/night
$70 total for Oct 30 – Nov 1 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
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Glen Elder State Park

State park · Glen Elder

This weekend · Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights66 sites open for every night · from $21/night

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2131 180 Rd.
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About this campground

Glen Elder State Park is a Kansas State Parks campground in Glen Elder. It lists 140 RV or RV/tent sites and 2 cabin or glamping units for rigs up to 60 ft. 140 sites have electric. Listed amenities include showers, laundry, a dump station and a boat ramp, and pets are allowed.

Highlights

  • Electric sitesElectric hookups available
  • Rigs up to 60 ftLongest RV site on the Kansas State Parks site list
  • Cabins or glampingCabins available
  • Boat rampListed amenity on Kansas State Parks

Good for

Big rigs (up to 60 ft)Tent campingCabins / glampingDogsBoaters

Know before you go

  • Longest listed RV site is 60 ft; individual sites vary, so check the site length when booking.
  • You book directly with Kansas State Parks; prices and availability can change until booked.
  • Atm Cash Machine
  • Airport
  • Amphitheater
  • Aquarium Display
  • Area Attraction
  • Bath House
All amenities

Amenities

Atm Cash MachineAirportAmphitheaterAquarium DisplayArea AttractionBath HouseBoat RampCabinsCampground HostCamping Improved SiteCamping PrimitiveCateringChurchComfort StationDiningDock BoatDump Station CamperEmergency ServicesField Sports ActivitiesFire RingsFirst Aid SuppliesFruit Produce PickingFuel BoatsFuel VehiclesGrillsGrocery StoreGroup Community FacilityHospitalHuntingInformation Contact StationJogging RunningKennelKioskLaundryLodging CabinsMaintenance BoatMaintenance FacilityMaintenance Rv CamperMaintenance VehicleMarinaMedical ClinicMeeting SpaceModern RestroomMotelNewspapersOffice Ranger StationOutfitterParasailingPark LakeParkingPicnic AreaPicnic PavilionPicnic Shelter

Find your campsite

Checking 2 nights (your saved dates or this weekend). Tell us what you're staying in to see matching sites and prices.

Every site at this campground

Availability checked Oct 26 on Kansas State Parks. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.

66 open of 142 sites
Site 236 · Standard with Water and Electric Hookups
Kanza CampgroundRV length limit not listedElectric
Available for both nights

Opens site 236 on Kansas State Parks; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.

$21/night
Estimated stay total $42 for 2 nights, before taxes & fees
Site 229 · Standard with Water and Electric Hookups
Kanza CampgroundRV length limit not listedElectric
Available for both nights

Opens site 229 on Kansas State Parks; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.

$21/night
Estimated stay total $42 for 2 nights, before taxes & fees
Site 230 · Standard with Water and Electric Hookups
Kanza CampgroundRV length limit not listedElectric
Available for both nights

Opens site 230 on Kansas State Parks; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.

$21/night
Estimated stay total $42 for 2 nights, before taxes & fees
Site 131 · Standard with Water and Electric Hookups
Cheyenne CampgroundSite length up to 40 ftElectric
Available for both nights

Opens site 131 on Kansas State Parks; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.

$21/night
Estimated stay total $42 for 2 nights, before taxes & fees
Site 221 · Standard with Water and Electric Hookups
Kanza CampgroundRV length limit not listedElectric
Available for both nights

Opens site 221 on Kansas State Parks; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.

$21/night
Estimated stay total $42 for 2 nights, before taxes & fees
Site 244 · Standard with Water and Electric Hookups
Kanza CampgroundRV length limit not listedElectric
Available for both nights

Opens site 244 on Kansas State Parks; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.

$21/night
Estimated stay total $42 for 2 nights, before taxes & fees
Site 101 · Standard with Water and Electric Hookups
Cheyenne CampgroundSite length up to 50 ftElectric
Available for both nights

Opens site 101 on Kansas State Parks; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.

$21/night
Estimated stay total $42 for 2 nights, before taxes & fees
Site 102 · Standard with Water and Electric Hookups
Cheyenne CampgroundSite length up to 50 ftElectric
Available for both nights

Opens site 102 on Kansas State Parks; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.

$21/night
Estimated stay total $42 for 2 nights, before taxes & fees

Book with Kansas State Parks

You book with the provider. Each row shows that provider's lowest open option for your dates, and which provider our main button uses.

Kansas State Parks (via ReserveAmerica feed)Main booking button
Availability & rates from this provider, checked Oct 26
Lowest open: Site 101 · Standard with Water and Electric Hookups
Available for your dates · 66 sites
$21/night
Book with Kansas State Parks ↗
Pick your dates again on this provider's site.
View full availability calendar · night-by-night from ReserveAmerica

Availability checked Oct 26 on ReserveAmerica. Showing 40 of 142 sites.

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Location & access

This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Kansas State Parks — open dates and rates come from the booking site.

Longest RV site listed: 60 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool

Location

2131 180 Rd.
Open in Google Maps ↗

Policies

Check-in
2:00 PM
Check-out
2:00 PM
Pets
Allowed (per listing)

About

Located on the shores of Waconda Lake, Glen Elder State Park offers nearly unlimited recreational opportunities. With its rural setting, Glen Elder is a perfect place to relax. Modern restroom/shower buildings are open Kaw, Kanza, and Cheyenne campgrounds from mid March through October. A full service Marina provides fuel, boat and slip rental, boating, fishing and camping supplies. Take your pick-swimming, boating, hiking, and bike riding. Some areas to check out... The Osage area has a reservable group shelter and a swimming beach. The Waconda Nature Trails are currently being developed but are usable. Concrete camp pads with secure tie downs, water and 50-amp electricity are available in Kanza, Cheyenne, an Kaw Campgrounds. A modern handicapped accessible fish cleaning station is located at the east dump station. Cawker City Park offers a nine hole artificial green golf course with a second nine hole for endurance golfers.

Policies & rules

Key facts

Max rig length
Longest RV site listed: 60 ft (110 of 140 RV sites list a length) Listing
Hookups & power
140 electric sites Listing
Pets
Allowed Listing
Booking
Reservable on ReserveAmerica Listing
Getting there
2131 180 Rd. (map in Location below) Listing
All 15 facts with sources ↓
Why stay here and common questions

Why stay here?

  • RV sites listed for rigs up to 60 ft.
  • Has cabins if you don't want to bring gear.
  • Public-land campground run by a federal or state agency.

Glen Elder State Park: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Glen Elder State Park?
Longest RV site listed: 60 ft (110 of 140 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Glen Elder State Park have RV hookups?
140 electric sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Glen Elder State Park?
Reservable on ReserveAmerica (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Glen Elder State Park?
Allowed (per the listing)
At a glance: all 15 facts with sources

Quick facts

Agency / operatorNot listed
BookingOnline via ReserveAmerica (booking listing; window not listed)
Max RV / trailer lengthNot listed
Bear storageNot listed
Available for your dates · 66 sitesSites from $21/night

Estimated stay total from $42 for 2 nights on Kansas State Parks · before taxes & fees

View campground on Kansas State Parks ↗

Availability checked Oct 26 on Kansas State Parks.

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Picnic Tables
Playground
Rentals Boat Motorized
Reservoir
Restaurant
Restrooms
Retail Bait Tackle
Retail Drinks
Retail Firewood
Retail Ice
Retail Seasonal Concessions
Retail Snacks
Retail Store Gift Shop
Retail Supplies
River Stream
Scenic Driving Routes
Shelters
Shopping
Shower Modern Restroom
Showers
Toilet Flush
Toilet Pit Vault
Town
Viewing Platform Overlook
Walking
Water Access Park Lake
Water Access Reservoir
Water Access River Stream
Water Drinking
Water Slides

Nearby activities

AntiquingArt MuseumBall FieldBicyclingBird WatchingBoatingBoating CanoeingBoating KayakingBoating PowerCanoeingFish Cleaning StationFishingFishing Park LakeFishing ReservoirFishing River StreamGolfGolfingHiking TrailHistoric SitesHorseshoe PitsHorseshoesJet SkiingMountain Trail BicyclingMuseumNature StudyPhotographyPicnickingRecreation ProgramsSail BoatingSeasonal FestivalsSightseeingSkiing WaterStargazingSunbathingSwimming Park LakeSwimming PoolSwimming ReservoirSwimming RiverSwimming Park LakeSwimming PoolSwimming ReservoirSwimming RiverTennisTennis CourtTrails Mountain BikeTrails BicycleTrails Hiking Walking EasyVolleyballVolleyball NetWater SkiingWildflower ViewingWildlife Viewing
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standard with water and electric hookups
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standard with water and electric hookups
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standard with water and electric hookups
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standard with water and electric hookups
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standard with water and electric hookups
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standard with water and electric hookups
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standard with water and electric hookups
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standard with water and electric hookups
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standard with water and electric hookups
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standard with water and electric hookups
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standard with water and electric hookups
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standard with water and electric hookups
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standard with water and electric hookups
✓✓$21
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standard with water and electric hookups
✓✓$21
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standard with water and electric hookups
✓✓$21
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standard with water and electric hookups
✓✓$21
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standard with water and electric hookups
✓✓$21
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standard with water and electric hookups
✓✓$21
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standard with water and electric hookups
✓✓$21
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standard with water and electric hookups
✓✓$21
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standard with water and electric hookups
✓✓$21
219
standard with water and electric hookups
✓✓$21

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

SeasonNot listed
HookupsNot listed

"Not listed" means no source we use states it.

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the ReserveAmerica listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing Longest RV site listed: 60 ft (110 of 140 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing 140 electric sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 14 pull-through, 126 back-in
Pets
Listing Allowed
Water
Listing Water at 142 sites
Shade
Listing 23 of 23 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on ReserveAmerica
Getting there
Listing 2131 180 Rd. (map in Location below)
Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Price · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground